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Ben Khalesi

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Sydney
As seen in: Android Police, MSN, Yahoo Life, Flipboard, NewsBreak
Covers:  Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Cybersecurity Networking Consumer Tech: Mobile Phones, OS, Software, etc.
Data junkie cameraman who rants about nerdy stuff

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Hey, I’m Ben Khalesi. I write about tech over at Android Police, mostly diving into AI, machine learning, and networking. I like breaking down complicated topics and turning them into stories anyone can get into, whether you’re a techie or just curious. Some of my pieces have picked up a good bit of attention online, which keeps me motivated to keep exploring what’s new. Outside of writing, I’m usually behind a camera or bouldering.

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I bought a Pixel 9 for Google's software, and now I'm watching Oppo run it better

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I bought a Pixel 9 for Google's software, and now I'm watching Oppo run it better

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By Ben Khalesi
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My Google Pixel 9 will get Android 17, and so will a Pixel 8 someone bought on day one. So Google's technically honoring the seven-year promise to the letter. But not the spirit of it. What you don't get on old-generation Pixels is Gemini Intelligence, which is now the point of owning a flagship Android phone. What good is the new Android version if the features Google advertised skip your device entirely?
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I bought smart glasses to replace my desk, but they won me over for something else entirely

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By Ben Khalesi
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I've always wanted to try smart glasses and finally caved and got the XREAL One Pro. What convinced me was the idea of an office on my face with no desk or cable spaghetti. I wanted a big screen that I could pack away until I needed it, ready to use on a train, a hotel bed, or wherever I ended up. Two months in, I've written almost no code or drafts on them, and I'd still put them near the top of everything I've bought this year.
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